Gloss measuring instrument
CA 1055721 A · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Mutter, Walter E.
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Abstract of the Disclosure An instrument for measuring the gloss of test samples at different predetermined angles of incidence includes, a glossimeter head operative to receive polychromatic light and direct it along plural beams at different angles of incidence towards an area on the surface to be analyzed. A plurality of light receptors are arranged to receive specular light reflected from the surface at different angles of reflection corresponding to the angles of incidence. The receptors include plural filters each one operative to pass light at a different wavelength than the others. The light collected by the receptors is passed through a monochromator to a light detector whereby the …
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- Granted June 5, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 5, 1996.
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